Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board
@harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social
The People's Choice in Christchurch Local Government candidate for Community Board in Papanui
Transport, Housing, and Community Adocate
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Authorised by Paul McMahon: tpc@paulmcmahon.info
Transport, Housing, and Community Adocate
https://linktr.ee/harrisonmcevoy
Authorised by Paul McMahon: tpc@paulmcmahon.info
I'm very happy to confirm that I am running for Community Board in Papanui this year.
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I'm proud to be standing as part of The People's Choice in Christchurch Local Government ticket, alongside Simon Britten @thinkpapanui.bsky.social
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I'm proud to be standing as part of The People's Choice in Christchurch Local Government ticket, alongside Simon Britten @thinkpapanui.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I'm very happy to confirm that I am running for Community Board in Papanui this year.
Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/why-im-sta...
I'm proud to be standing as part of The People's Choice in Christchurch Local Government ticket, alongside Simon Britten @thinkpapanui.bsky.social
Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/why-im-sta...
I'm proud to be standing as part of The People's Choice in Christchurch Local Government ticket, alongside Simon Britten @thinkpapanui.bsky.social
Abuse in Politics is getting worse. Christchurch has a serious problem.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Abuse in Politics is getting worse. Christchurch has a serious problem.
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Woolworths is applying for a resource consent on Madras Street. Here are some thoughts I want to share about it.
The St Albans Residents Association is hosting a series of public information meetings starting tonight (9th April) - 7-8:30pm.
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The St Albans Residents Association is hosting a series of public information meetings starting tonight (9th April) - 7-8:30pm.
Read here: foamerman.substack.com/p/what-to-do...
April 9, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Woolworths is applying for a resource consent on Madras Street. Here are some thoughts I want to share about it.
The St Albans Residents Association is hosting a series of public information meetings starting tonight (9th April) - 7-8:30pm.
Read here: foamerman.substack.com/p/what-to-do...
The St Albans Residents Association is hosting a series of public information meetings starting tonight (9th April) - 7-8:30pm.
Read here: foamerman.substack.com/p/what-to-do...
Local Government cops a lot of flack thanks to Central Government changing its rules. What kind of issues has that created here in Christchurch?
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March 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Local Government cops a lot of flack thanks to Central Government changing its rules. What kind of issues has that created here in Christchurch?
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Christchurch City Council is split into several smaller authorities called Community Boards. Who are they and what do they control?
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March 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Christchurch City Council is split into several smaller authorities called Community Boards. Who are they and what do they control?
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Ever wondered who sits at the Council table, and what they stand for? Allow me to shine a little bit of light on that for you.
1 Mayor, 16 Councillors, and what I hope is a fairly balanced take on all of them.
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1 Mayor, 16 Councillors, and what I hope is a fairly balanced take on all of them.
Read here: foamerman.substack.com/p/local-poli...
February 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Ever wondered who sits at the Council table, and what they stand for? Allow me to shine a little bit of light on that for you.
1 Mayor, 16 Councillors, and what I hope is a fairly balanced take on all of them.
Read here: foamerman.substack.com/p/local-poli...
1 Mayor, 16 Councillors, and what I hope is a fairly balanced take on all of them.
Read here: foamerman.substack.com/p/local-poli...
Local politics is a rewarding space to work in, but can often be an absolute headscratcher to understand. Over the next few weeks, I'm going to hold your hand through the plays and the players of local government; and what it all means.
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February 18, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Local politics is a rewarding space to work in, but can often be an absolute headscratcher to understand. Over the next few weeks, I'm going to hold your hand through the plays and the players of local government; and what it all means.
Read now: foamerman.substack.com/p/local-poli...
Read now: foamerman.substack.com/p/local-poli...
Imagine a city where people can move freely by any way possible and where traffic is a thing of the past.
That requires a revolution for our transport infrastructure. Here’s my take on what that needs to look like
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That requires a revolution for our transport infrastructure. Here’s my take on what that needs to look like
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December 21, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Imagine a city where people can move freely by any way possible and where traffic is a thing of the past.
That requires a revolution for our transport infrastructure. Here’s my take on what that needs to look like
Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/revolution...
That requires a revolution for our transport infrastructure. Here’s my take on what that needs to look like
Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/revolution...
This year, I started writing. This one is a quick recap and thank you to the people who have supported this, and an idea of where I plan to go next.
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December 13, 2024 at 8:42 PM
This year, I started writing. This one is a quick recap and thank you to the people who have supported this, and an idea of where I plan to go next.
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Antigua St bridge cycle counter hit 500,000 riders this year earlier today! Awesome sight to see and shows just how popular cycling is.
December 12, 2024 at 1:41 AM
Antigua St bridge cycle counter hit 500,000 riders this year earlier today! Awesome sight to see and shows just how popular cycling is.
Christchurch had New Zealand's first public railway. 161 years later, we have no Commuter Rail services. How can we fix this injustice?
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#transport #christchurch #urbanism
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#transport #christchurch #urbanism
December 6, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Christchurch had New Zealand's first public railway. 161 years later, we have no Commuter Rail services. How can we fix this injustice?
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#transport #christchurch #urbanism
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#transport #christchurch #urbanism
This is the standard operating procedure that I have seen at previous local body meetings.
COI is declared, and the relevant elected member recuses themselves for that agenda item or decision, returning once the decision is made.
This was not the case. 3/🧵
COI is declared, and the relevant elected member recuses themselves for that agenda item or decision, returning once the decision is made.
This was not the case. 3/🧵
December 2, 2024 at 8:15 PM
This is the standard operating procedure that I have seen at previous local body meetings.
COI is declared, and the relevant elected member recuses themselves for that agenda item or decision, returning once the decision is made.
This was not the case. 3/🧵
COI is declared, and the relevant elected member recuses themselves for that agenda item or decision, returning once the decision is made.
This was not the case. 3/🧵
7 of Christchurch’s Councillors and the IHP Panelists say that it’s too far from here to the other side of Bealey Ave and that we shouldn’t have a walkable catchment here.
What a day to be alive in our beautiful city!
What a day to be alive in our beautiful city!
December 2, 2024 at 7:33 AM
7 of Christchurch’s Councillors and the IHP Panelists say that it’s too far from here to the other side of Bealey Ave and that we shouldn’t have a walkable catchment here.
What a day to be alive in our beautiful city!
What a day to be alive in our beautiful city!
Trams were once the lifeblood of Christchurch. They should be again.
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December 1, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Trams were once the lifeblood of Christchurch. They should be again.
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On Thursday, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will vote on whether or not to install a peak-hour clearway or bus lane on Cranford Street.
For the sake of our community, they need to reject the staff recommendation.
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For the sake of our community, they need to reject the staff recommendation.
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November 8, 2024 at 7:48 PM
On Thursday, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will vote on whether or not to install a peak-hour clearway or bus lane on Cranford Street.
For the sake of our community, they need to reject the staff recommendation.
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For the sake of our community, they need to reject the staff recommendation.
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Walking is often a rewarding activity in any city. But it doesn't come without risk.
What stands between us and a truly walkable city in Christchurch?
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What stands between us and a truly walkable city in Christchurch?
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November 2, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Walking is often a rewarding activity in any city. But it doesn't come without risk.
What stands between us and a truly walkable city in Christchurch?
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What stands between us and a truly walkable city in Christchurch?
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Buses have been the backbone of our city's public transport for decades. Yet ridership still hasn't recovered from the earthquakes.
What is happening?
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What is happening?
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October 25, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Buses have been the backbone of our city's public transport for decades. Yet ridership still hasn't recovered from the earthquakes.
What is happening?
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What is happening?
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Despite the increase in the number of cyclists in our city, cycling infrastructure has become a culture war issue. Why?
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October 19, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Despite the increase in the number of cyclists in our city, cycling infrastructure has become a culture war issue. Why?
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It's about time we looked at how we prioritise our road space in Christchurch, and what that means for its users.
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October 11, 2024 at 10:02 PM
It's about time we looked at how we prioritise our road space in Christchurch, and what that means for its users.
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Recent discourse has brought privatisation back into the public eye. We should not place our public assets in the hands of the private sector.
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October 4, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Recent discourse has brought privatisation back into the public eye. We should not place our public assets in the hands of the private sector.
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One of the many things Montréal has going for it is the brand-new REM system. Rapid transit has never looked so good.
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September 21, 2024 at 9:10 AM
One of the many things Montréal has going for it is the brand-new REM system. Rapid transit has never looked so good.
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A lot of discussion has gone on about moving some roads in New Zealand to 110kph, but is it a safe idea?
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September 14, 2024 at 3:38 AM
A lot of discussion has gone on about moving some roads in New Zealand to 110kph, but is it a safe idea?
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The National Land Transport Program 24-27 might look like record funding, but for us in the South, it's all smoke and mirrors.
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September 6, 2024 at 11:24 PM
The National Land Transport Program 24-27 might look like record funding, but for us in the South, it's all smoke and mirrors.
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When it comes to rail in New Zealand, several important gaps need filling. Queue a new series picking the most important of these apart.
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foamerman.substack.com/p/missing-li...
September 1, 2024 at 6:02 AM
When it comes to rail in New Zealand, several important gaps need filling. Queue a new series picking the most important of these apart.
foamerman.substack.com/p/missing-li...
foamerman.substack.com/p/missing-li...
The Downstream Effects Management Plan is supposed to be St Albans' saviour when it comes to traffic. So why doesn't it work, and what options should we look at?
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August 24, 2024 at 5:50 AM
The Downstream Effects Management Plan is supposed to be St Albans' saviour when it comes to traffic. So why doesn't it work, and what options should we look at?
Read more here: foamerman.substack.com/p/when-is-a-...
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